The HTML <meter> tag is used for indicating a scalar measurement within a known range, or a fractional value.

It is important to note that the <meter> element is used to represent a range. It is not appropriate to use this element for representing a single number (such as how many children someone has) unless there is a known maximum number.

Examples: Disk usage, the relevance of a query result, etc.

The <meter> tag is supported in all major browsers, except Internet Explorer and Safari.